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JOP 547W

1981 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,445 mi
Last recorded24,445 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOP 547W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 24,445 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 24,331 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 24,331 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 24,195 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,163 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,032 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,837 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,698 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,079 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD250?

Based on 7,788 MOT tests across 1,776 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
160
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
1,776
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 25
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 23
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 22
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JOP 547W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 24,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha RD250 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JOP 547W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD250 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JOP 547W registered?

JOP 547W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is JOP 547W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOP 547W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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